Western Sydney University 2025 Scholarships for Asylum Seekers

This scholarship is designed for asylum seekers who have been living in Australia for a minimum of twelve months, have not undertaken any previous tertiary education in Australia and are suffering social and financial disadvantage.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 16, 2025
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorWestern Sydney University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship may include one or more of the following:

• the relevant course tuition fees, which are not less than the minimum international tuition fees for an undergraduate course;
• the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF); and
• a bursary amount of up to $2,000 for books and other mandatory course materials.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• hold one of the Humanitarian visas listed under the Asylum Seeker Scholarships section on the Humanitarian Visa Classes page.

Enrolment:

• new or continuing students

Program/s:

• any undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University or diploma (including Extended Diploma or Foundation Studies) at Western Sydney University The College

Additional:

• Have been born overseas
• Have resided in Australia for at least one year
• Be experiencing financial hardship and able to demonstrate social or other disadvantages.
• Provide a personal statement responding to the below questions:
  • Could you please introduce yourself and share a bit about your educational background, career aspirations, and what influenced your decision to choose Western?
  • How did you overcome obstacles or challenges faced in pursuing education opportunities?
  • What contributions can you make as a Western student and scholarship recipient?
• Provide a personal reference relevant to the scholarship application from a referee who has known you for at least 12 months. A referee statement should comment on the following:
  • The applicant’s readiness to participate in Higher Education and available support network.
  • The applicant’s motivation and a clear commitment to learning and study.
  • How has the applicant overcome obstacles or challenges in pursuing education?
  • Suitability for a scholarship.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Selection will be determined by the Asylum Seeker Scholarship Panel, which will consider the applicant’s referee's statement, the applicant's personal statement, their educational documents, or a statutory declaration as to their educational history and financial circumstances, their visa notification letter.

Each year Western offers a limited number of Asylum Seeker Scholarships. Applying and meeting the eligibility criteria will not guarantee an offer of a scholarship.

Preference is given to applicants who do not hold a qualification from an Australian university and applicants who are not enrolled at an Australian university. 

For more details, visit Western Sydney University Scholarship webpage